EU alert · RASFF Potential risk New Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Novel food CBD in tea from the Netherlands
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8943
Summary
A product called "Tee" from the Netherlands contains a novel food ingredient, cannabidiol (CBD), at levels exceeding 1780mg/kg. This has been detected during an official check in another EU country and no distribution is known to have taken place from the notifying country. The product was not authorised for sale as a novel food.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Tee /// tea
- Category
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- cannabidiol (CBD) - unauthorised novel food ingredient - novel food — result: 1780 ± 180 mg/kg - ppm
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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